Where does “gerontocrat” come from?
gerontocrat (English) comes from English geronto-, from Ancient Greek γέρων, from Proto-Hellenic *géronts.
gerontocrat (English): A member of a gerontocracy; an aged leader,...
Definitions
- A member of a gerontocracy; an aged leader,...
Ancestry of “gerontocrat”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | geronto- | Pertaining to old age or elderly people |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γέρων | an old man; elders, i.e. a ruling or advisory... |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *géronts | — |
Words derived from “gerontocrat”